Ibadan Building Collapse: Oyo Police Command Confirms Casualties, Promises Adequate Security Of Residents In Affected Area

Oyo State Police Command Headquarters, Eleyele Ibadan under the leadership of the state commissioner of Police, CP Sonubi Ayodele has on Thursday confirmed the building collapse incident that have claimed no fewer than 10 lives in Ibadan metroplis.

A statement issued to the effect by the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adewale Osifeso confirmed that 10 persons have lost their lives to the sad incident.

SP Osifeso noted that eight victims are currently receiving treatment following various degrees of injuries sustained at the cause of the incident.

A copy of the statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, the capital city of Oyo State stated that;

“Today being Thursday 31/10/2024 around 0200hrs, a Storey building located around Ojugbede Jegede Area, Ogbere collapsed leading to the immediate loss of (10) Ten Lives while (8) Eight others are currently battling with various degrees of life threatening injuries.

“Adequate security has currently been emplaced in the Area to prevent hoodlums from taking over the incident scene and as well protect the lives and property of other residents within the Jurisdiction.

“Investigation is ongoing at the moment to unravel the possible circumstance that could have led to the incident.

“Updates would be provided accordingly, please.”